Comments on: Royal audience with Perak Regent Dr. Nazrin Shah

By: Old Geezer

Old Geezer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:42:40 +0000

It appears from the official group photo of the new Selangor Exco, all the Chinese men from DAP wore songkok. Good for them.
See, it is not that difficult but goes a long way to show respect for royal protocol.

By: ZhouYu

ZhouYu — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:49:07 +0000

Seems like the same thing is about to happen in Terengganu according to http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/80256

By: Malaysian Hypocrite

Malaysian Hypocrite — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:42:31 +0000

I would say bravo to Berita Harian for being the only newspaper to highlight Lim Kit Siang’s apology to the Sultan of Perak on March 18, 2008. I went around asking friends who read various papers and below is the summary of papers that covered the story (and not) based on their input.

Featured
1. Berita Harian – Yes, Main, Pg 1

No Apology
2. Guang Ming Daily
3. Sin Chew Daily
4. NanYang Siang Pau
5. China Press
6. Kosmo
7. Harian Metro
8. Utusan Malaysia
9. The Malay Mail
10. New Straits Times
11. The Sun
12. The Star

By: malar

malar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:43:01 +0000

Dear Uncle Lim

Please comment on the article in NST dated March 4 “DAP yet to lift off, says astronau’. The National astronaut Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar took a swipe at the DAP which he said was still unsuccessful in launching their “rocket”. He said the opposition party’s “rocket” had been on its launch pad since 1969 but the Barisan Nasional only took a few years to send a mission to space. I think he has become so arrogant and what has he got to say now for the great win of DAP. He should be grateful that he was selected and despite the comments received like he was only a tourist passenger in the speace station. The person who invented rocket or the first person to launch the space station will not boast like him. God is great and he should eat his own words.

By: standfair

standfair — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:41:50 +0000

I opined that whether DAP leaders choose to wear the Songkok or not, we should understand and support. The meanings come with the frame we put on the songkok which must move with the zeitgeists of the time. If we elect you as leaders, we should let you decide confident that you know why you do it or need to change approach.

By: Lee Wang Yen

Lee Wang Yen — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:37:16 +0000

opps…establishment…

By: philip vyti

philip vyti — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:45:19 +0000

Well done Uncle Lim. This is a beginning of a new era.We waited for it for so long. Don’t just throw it awayr

By: Lee Wang Yen

Lee Wang Yen — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:22:20 +0000

Note that insofar as the NST report relating to Husam’s statement does not prove anything, the Star report of Husam’s clarification does not prove anything either.

On this specific matter of Husam’s statement about PAS’ prospective win and the establishement of Islamic state in Malaysia, we have a claim and a counter-claim from two newspapers. Without further evidence, we do not know whether Husam has or has not made this claim.

However, please note that this applies only to this specific claim made by Husam.

The previous excerpts from diverse sources cited in my arguments to show that PAS is still committed to Islamic State and Islamisation are not adversely implicated by this specific case.

By: Lee Wang Yen

Lee Wang Yen — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:09:37 +0000

I did use some of the excerpts from various souces (BBC, Times, PAS website materials etc) to support some of my arguments, as shown in my posts. BUT I did not use that particular NST online report for any argument.

By: Lee Wang Yen

Lee Wang Yen — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:53:35 +0000

Politics and religion are not my PhD research.

I’m a philosopher of science.

By: as.i.see.it

as.i.see.it — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:13:17 +0000

I agreed with you, NewDAP.

Something fishy with the 2 Ngeh/Nga.

Firsly, with Fong (Batu Gajah MP) and then greed of power by not following DAP central mandate on selection of MB. Getting a deputy MB better than nothing, only he knows???

By: neorakyat

neorakyat — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:57:45 +0000

Well done Kit. I was absolutely digusted with your arrogant and poorly timed outburst. I have expected much more from u. Such silly rhetorics are the last thing we need after this watershed election. I hope this is not a precursor of things to come under Opposition rule.

You have 4 years.

By: St0rmFury

St0rmFury — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:18:09 +0000

Actually mchoice2008, Lee Wang Yen is a Cambridge graduate.

By: drselva

drselva — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:41:14 +0000

Congrates! Congrats! Congrats! to all those who made this day come true! Now that BR has won this SILVER state (Perak), please proof to the others that you can revert back this state to among the No:1s in Malaysia, like in the past. We are far behind in development. We need our AIRPORT to be renovated as requisted by AIRASIA, soon. We have the best and understanding SULTAN. With his guidiance and blessings you can bring this poor neglected PERAK alive again. May GOD bless all.

By: rw

rw — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:30:09 +0000

I am a staunch supporter of DAP for its firm stand in national issues and sacrifices made by the leaders thus far. As much as I am pleased with the formation of the coalition government in Perak, the chapter in Selangor does not leave much to be desired when I read the news this morning. DAP central committee has nominated Ms.Teresa Kok over Mr.Teng Chang Kim as the deputy CM. I has been plagued by the appointment of Selangor’s deputy CM for the past one week. I do not see the rationale of appointing Ms.Teresa Kok as the deputy when she at the same time has to take care of both Parlimentary and state seats whereas Mr.Teng Chang Kim clearly stands out among the DAP state assemblymen, he has been four terms state assemblyman with proven track record. He played such a vital role in the state assembly when he spoke out againt malpractices, unjustice, corruption and cronicism for the residents of Klang . He has gained so much respect and support throughout his tenure as an assemblyman for his integrity and capability. If the selection of the deputy CM by DAP central committee is not based on meritocracy and the capacity of the respective candidate but merely due to favouritism, the damage done on the party is unbearable and it hurts many supporters of DAP like me. Does DAP still care about the voice of a rakyat ( I believe there are many more out there) who have pledged support for Mr. Teng?

By: mchoice2008

mchoice2008 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:25:46 +0000

PAS vice-president Datuk Husam Musa has clarified that his statement on
the party taking over the Government at the federal level was taken out
of context.

“I mentioned that we are hopeful of taking 30 more parliamentary seats to
win power and not about forming an Islamic Government,” he said

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Lee Wang Yen, you happily and selectively took NST and STAR reports to support your arguments.

Our best guess is that you are still a PHD student, possibly doing some research in religion or so.

It looks like you are more concerned with your own arguments and research topics than really thinking of some PRACTICAL and IMPLEMENTABLE ways to move Malaysia to a BETTER Malaysia.

Be more humble, and be more practical. The world is definitely much more diverse than what you could see from your research topics.

By: happyguy

happyguy — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:25:53 +0000

All the best to Barisan Rakyat (BR).

So sorry for all the Being Naive (BN).

By: ahoo

ahoo — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:18:52 +0000

YB Lim,
I am glad all went well with the swearing-in of the Perak MB.I think the Ngeh and Nga will have to be told what to do.If I am not mistaken Fong had some problems with them before the election.
BN lost Perak because they thought no one could shake them. Hopefully the Ngeh and Nga will not have the same idea. lbl says :

Dear lbl,

Please do not trust what you read in the MSM. It can only report what the master wants and are all out to discredit DAP and others.
YB Kit, is such an experienced politician that I believe he knows what is good for Perak DAP per se. The challenge to walk the talk has just begun and all eyes will be on the states run by coalition parties and they cannot fail. Showcase it to the world that their power sharing concept is better than the BN’s, divide and rule.

Thus, leave the political issues to the politicians and let’s us learn to share our knowledge by blogging responsibly. Tq

By: ahoo

ahoo — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:01:13 +0000

Dear YB Kit,

Thank you for the legacy that you have had created ! I’d admired your courage and have since learned of your wisdom. Leaders must manage change. Things will constantly change whether we like it or not. Unless we manage the change, we may not like the changes.

Many peoples had spoken against your stand on the selection of pas rep’s as MB of Perak then and the fear of BN taking control again if the DPP coalition were to fail, triggers their outburst. Thus, the unending cries for you to toe the line. Your humility is strength in facing such a hostile crowds. I respect you for your stand against islamisation which is against the constitution and hope that the new MB of perak will look beyond the call of duty.

You are indeed a great politician and Malaysians are really blessed to have someone like you who truly stand his ground for democracy sake. I believe that greater things are in store for this country in the years ahead as Malaysians begin to tread the path of reconciliation amongst the races. Only in unity can we bring success to this nation and the principle of sharing is to be cultivated with sincerity without any poor being left behind.

A great nation is one that even the poor can be proud of as afterall we all have the same human gene and the image of our maker without being colour sensitive. Do continue to share your political wisdom with the newbies and teach them not to seek only after new knowledge as wisdom and experience of the past will be the greatest teacher of us all.

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